recovery
n. C / Un. the process of getting better after being sick or injured. It can also mean getting back something that was lost, like money or health.
n. the process of returning to a normal state of health, mind, or strength; the action of regaining possession or control of something lost or stolen.
The doctor says her recovery is going very well.
Economists are watching the housing market closely for any signs of a steady recovery after the recession.
While the patient showed physical signs of recovery, the psychological trauma required a more intensive and prolonged therapeutic intervention to address fully.
From Middle English recoveree, from Old French recovree, from recovrer (“recover”).
Often used with the preposition 'from' when referring to health or economic states.
he made a quick recovery of the fluhe made a quick recovery from the fluWhen referring to overcoming an illness, the noun takes the preposition 'from' rather than 'of'.